Sponsorship runs alongside the calendar year — so the sooner you join, the more you’ll get from it.
Visibility. Connections. Impact.
📩 hello@leedsdigital.org
Sponsorship runs alongside the calendar year — so the sooner you join, the more you’ll get from it.
Visibility. Connections. Impact.
📩 hello@leedsdigital.org
Considering sponsoring Leeds Digital?
Now’s the perfect moment to come on board.
We’re kicking off this year’s activity and shaping the Mini-Fest programme over the coming weeks 👀
If you’re interested in how tech is powering the local economy, this is one to watch.
🎥 Watch the full interview here:
youtu.be/YgEqdHP1vmo
#SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi
💶 What role do the digital and tech sectors play in shaping Leeds’ economy?
In our latest Spotlight Series episode, Fiona Bolam, Chief Officer for Economy & Skills at Leeds City Council, joins Stuart Clarke MBE to explore how innovation and tech are driving the city’s growth.
This marks their fourth year supporting both Leeds Digital and the Leeds Digital Festival, and we’re thrilled to continue this partnership.
Their continued support helps power not just the Festival, but the wider tech ecosystem across the region.
🔗 Find out more: leedsdigital.org/event_sponso...
We’re proud to welcome back Nexus Leeds as Gold Sponsors for 2026 🌟
Nexus has built a thriving community where innovators and entrepreneurs collaborate and grow. They play a vital role in turning ideas into reality and strengthening the bridge between academia and industry.
🤖 How is AI shaping education and everyday life?
In our latest Spotlight, Charles Hague from Genio joins Deb Hetherington to explore AI’s real-world impact and why Leeds stands out as a tech hub.
🎥 Watch the interview: youtu.be/fA1BLCU8I9M
➡️ Get full details and discover more upcoming events:
leedsdigital.org/whats-on/ 🙌
🔹Tech Film Premiere: The AI Skills Paradox
Organised by Harvey Nash
🔹Navigating Atlassian Cloud: What’s Next, What Works, and What Matters
Organised by NewRedo
🔹Hiring a Graduate: Practical Guidance and Support for West Yorkshire SMEs
Organised by Gradconsult & Graduates West Yorkshire
🔹The Scalable Leader
Organised by Sprout Coaching
🔹 Female Founders North Social
Organised by Bruntwood SciTech
🔹 From Widgets to Intelligence: GenUI in Flutter
Organised by Leeds Mobile
🗓️Ready to make the most of the rest of February?
Here’s a look at some of the exciting events still to come this February within Leeds’ thriving tech ecosystem:
💭 Do you need a straight path to succeed in tech?
Joanna Stevens, Technology Regional Lead at Accenture Leeds, shares her tech journey and why sideways moves can be just as powerful.
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/KNWPocHnKeM
#SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi
The earlier you secure your spot, the more opportunities you unlock.
Interested in sponsoring or want to see what’s included?
👉 Get in touch and we’ll share the full details.
Sponsorship covers the whole year, including:
- The main Leeds Digital Festival in September
- The Mini-Fest in April
- Exclusive networking events year-round (the first one is just four weeks away!)
- Wider opportunities to raise your profile across the Leeds tech ecosystem
Unlike Leeds Digital Festival, Mini-Fest is more compact and exclusive:
🔹 Guaranteed programme slots for Platinum, Gold & Silver sponsors
🔹 Co-create your event with the Festival team
🔹 Reach a highly engaged Leeds tech audience
Want visibility at Leeds’ biggest tech moments, not just a slot on a crowded agenda?
The Leeds Digital Mini-Fest 2026 (21-23 April) is a focused, high-impact programme designed for organisations that want to show up, stand out, and shape the conversation.
💭 How do careers in tech evolve, and where does innovation really begin?
In our latest Spotlight Series, Barry Singleton chats with Stuart Clarke MBE about his tech journey and the impact of
@nexusleeds.bsky.social.
🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=5oke...
#SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi
✨ Welcome back to Skipton Group, our Platinum sponsors for 2026 ✨
From finance to AI, they’re using tech & data to help millions make confident decisions — and create real social impact.
🔗Find out more: leedsdigital.org/event_sponso...
🔹Digital and AI in Delivering Neighbourhood Health
Join this session to explore how digital and AI can support neighbourhood health.
🔹Agile Yorkshire 2026 February Meetup
Explore how teams can use modern AI tools to improve decisions without adding unnecessary process or risk.
💥 February in Leeds’ tech scene is packed!
Join friendly meetups, founder socials, and events exploring AI, sustainability, skills, and innovation across the city.
👉 Full details: leedsdigital.org/whats-on/ 🗓️
💭 Think working in tech means you have to code?
In our Spotlight Series, Ally Reeves from Lhasa Limited shares what it’s like working in tech without being a “techie” — and why purpose, culture & impact matter.
🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/Hg8Bllf7nEk
#SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi
⭐ The Spotlight Series is back! ✨
We’re kicking off the new season with Brian Simpson from Lloyds Banking Group, sharing his tech career journey, community insights and advice for strengthening Leeds’ digital scene 💪
Watch now: youtu.be/inOBYHLSpng
#SpotlightSeries #LeedsDigi
🗓️ Find full details + more upcoming events here:
👉 leedsdigital.org/whats-on/
• Behind the Brew: Yorkshire Tea’s social media success
• AI Networking Evening for senior leaders
📍 What’s on in Leeds:
• Leeds Digital Drinks (Series 10 kick-off 🍻)
• AI: The Invisible Engine of Growth @ Avenue HQ
• Product Tank Leeds (pizza + product insights 🍕)
💪 Power through the second half of January 2026 with Leeds tech events
Networking, learning and fresh ideas are coming up over the next couple of weeks 👇
Be part of something that helps the digital community grow.
Leeds Digital and Leeds Digital Festival are back for 2026 🚀
Sponsorship plays a vital role in powering Leeds tech forward.
Interested in exploring sponsorship?
💬 We’d love to chat.
#LeedsDigi25 #Sponsorship #CSR
Many organisations claim they are ‘data-driven’, but are they, really? 📊
Get past the buzzword and learn all the insights Skipton Group have gathered in their 5-year journey to become *truly* data-driven.
Read the full article: leedsdigital.org/2026/01/07/b...